GEJ on exile: Jonathan reacts as his ex-aide mocks Buhari over failed visit to Lagos

– Reno Omokri has described reports that Goodluck Jonathan had gone on self exile as false

– He said the former president was on a multi city speaking tour and would return when he is done

– The former presidential aide also sympathised with Lagos state over the cancellation of President Muhammadu Buhari’s visit

Reno Omokri has reacted to reports that former president, Goodluck Jonathan has gone into temporary self exile in Cote d’Ivoire.

Reno Omokri said Goodluck Jonathan has absolutely no reason to even contemplate exile

It was alleged that the former president was reliably warned by security sources of the plan by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to arrest him once he steps into the country, over on allegations of corruption and misappropriation of billions of dollars during his administration. Hence, his decision to seek exile in Cote d’Ivoire.

Omokri, a former aide to Jonathan said the report was false.

According to him, the former president has absolutely no reason to even contemplate exile.

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In a series of tweets, Omokri said he was in touch with Jonathan, who assured Nigerians that he has been on a multi city speaking tour and will return to Nigeria afterward as planned.

1-I’m in touch with former President @GEJonathan and I have spoken to Nduka Obaigbena. The story on GEJ exile is false #GEJISNOTONEXILE

— Reno Omokri (@renoomokri) May 23, 2016

2-@GEJonathan has absolutely no reason to even contemplate exile. He is proud of his meritorious service to Nigeria #GEJISNOTONEXILE

— Reno Omokri (@renoomokri) May 23, 2016

3-Furthermore, @GEJonathan is a man of peace whose future isn’t worth the blood of any Nigerian. He has no link to violence #GEJISNOTONEXILE

— Reno Omokri (@renoomokri) May 23, 2016

4-@GEJonathan assures Nigerians that he’s been on a multi city speaking tour & WILL RETURN to Nigeria afterward as planned. #GEJISNOTONEXILE

— Reno Omokri (@renoomokri) May 23, 2016

He also took a swipe at President Muhammadu Buhari whose planned trip to Lagos was canceled. He said the president’s visit to 28 foreign countries were successful but when it was time to visit Lagos, it was canceled for ‘scheduling’ difficulties’.

My sympathies to Lagos state. After 28 on schedule foreign trips, the presidential visit to Lagos is canceled for ‘scheduling’ difficulties!

— Reno Omokri (@renoomokri) May 23, 2016

President Buhari cancelled his visit to Lagos on Sunday night. According to Shehu Garba, the presidential spokesperson, the cancellation was due to other busy schedule. He added that he will be represented by the vice president, Yemi Osinbajo.

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